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A:     ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the re-
       sources to hire you an assistant.

 B:     I understand that,   but   the   fact   is  we’re under-
       staffed.

 A:    The timing¹ is just not right.  The economy is bad,
       and it’s too risky² to take on new staff.

 B:    Yeah, I guess you’re right....  here’s an idea, what
        if we hire an intern³?  She would take some of the
       weight off my shoulders.

 A:     She?

 B:    Yeah,  you  know,  a  recent  graduate.  She  could
       give me a hand with some of these projects and
       we could keep our costs down.

 A:    That sounds reasonable...  let me see what I can
       do.

 A:    Tony,  I’d like to introduce you to your new assis-
       tant.

 B:    OK, great! Let’s meet her!

 C:     Hi, I’m Adam.

 B:    Oh... hi... I’m Tony...

1 timing   

n.时间安排，时间选择

参考例句：

• The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
• The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。

2 risky   

adj.有风险的，冒险的

参考例句：

• It may be risky but we will chance it anyhow.这可能有危险，但我们无论如何要冒一冒险。
• He is well aware how risky this investment is.他心里对这项投资的风险十分清楚。

3 intern   

v.拘禁，软禁；n.实习生

参考例句：

• I worked as an intern in that firm last summer.去年夏天我在那家商行实习。
• The intern bandaged the cut as the nurse looked on.这位实习生在护士的照看下给病人包扎伤口。